The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-07-26

Al think it has been changed by somebody. 1t
Q-And still you soy it was not done by Perkins in
your presence in Coy's roomE
Joseph B. Healing testified to the good reputa-
ton of DR.. Charles N. Metcalf, one of the de-
PENDANTS up to the I'd of November. 1856. and
Napoleon B. Taylor did like service for Albert
T. Beck and Henry n. Span. As'to Stephen
Mattler, he said he never heard his reputation
questioned. Henry Schwinge testified favora-
bly, as to the character of Matter ana Reardon,
as did James McHugh
John L. Reardon took the stand in his own
behalf, and denied every allegation made ny
Perkins connecting him with the conspiracy. he
SAID ne did not carry any INK into the
Grand Hotel the 4rh but that weeks pro-
cedinp that day he lad taken supply of ink and
stationery to the rooms of Coy and Sullivan at
the hotel. where he at work. being en-
ployed by the Democratic county committee he
denied having been in Room So or that be took
remember il.
The forenoon session closed with tribute by
oscar b. Hord to the integrity and honesty OF
Stephen Matter.
The afternoon session brought crowd of
character witnesses d. F. Whitcomb testified
for DR.. Metcalf did Joseph j. Tanning. VIM
W. Herod, L. W. Comstock l.. A. Helms, DIR.
Lockridge Edward Foster Isaac Thalman and
f. NJ. Ferree. j. L. Van Wrinkle testified for
John E. Sullivan; Charles G. Pearce for Sullivan
and Budd; James RenihaD, undertaken ana ex-
member of the Marion county grand jury, for
Sullivan. Reardon and Simeon Coy; H. e. Gray
bill for Budd
thirty one years DID, is married and has resided
here thirty years. He said he was around the
city one place and another on the day the vote
was canvassed and in the Circuit Court room.
He was there while in the morning, in the af-
ternoon and after supper and left for home at
twenty minutes of o'clock at night.
Questionable you Lorenz Schmidt on that
afternoon at any time at 3, $50 or o'clock Il
Answer-No sir; did not.
Q.-When did you first see Mr.. Schmidt to know
A.-When was brought before hi n in Van Bur
ems court That is the first time L ever saw him
Odd Mr.. Schmidt deliver to you or to anybody
in who afterwards delivered to you any
tall -sheets?
A.-No. sir he did not.
Q.--Were you present at time when Mr.
Schmidt at any time talked with Sullivans
Odd you ever see him deliver tally-sheet to
Mr.. Sullivan
Al did not.
Q.oWhy did you you left twenty minutes be-
A.-Because got home soon after o'clock.
Odd you that night deliver any taly-sheet to
Mr.. Schmidt anybody else!
Q.-Were you at or about the room where the board
was sitting after the time you mention having left
there that night2
Q-Did you follow any two men under the direction
of Mr. Sullivan that night. and back and
port that they had got away or got there!"
Did you follow any one mani
Al did not follow any
Cross-examination by Mr.. Claypool-Don't you
recollect following Mr. Bowlus out!
A.-No L do not; never followed him.
Q-You say you never had Mr.. SchmidtS papers
in your hand at all!
Al never had anybody's papers in my hand. 1
have not spoken to Mr.. Schmidt in my life up to the
prese day.
8 o clock that night at the court-roonl
A.-No, sir, was not.
Andrew W. McOuat testified favorably to
the reputation of Stephen Matter. Herman
Bamberger, George F. Pingst. Henry Frank,
Fred p Rush, Jacob Fike and Frank NJ.
Churchman testified as to the character of
TOh S,,D;
animation, asked Mr.. Churchman, You have
heard his reputation discussedW
In the papers" replied Mr. Churchman;
Eyes. sir, and otherwise; MIR. Sullivan keeps
account at your bank, doesn't he-sometimes
pretty large amountP
Yes, sir" said Mr. Churchman.
Robert Catterson, Theodore Smther and Dan
iel Mon ninger, the last named saloon keeper,
testified in favor of Sullivan. Mr.. Monninger
also testified in favor of Matter. George f.
Rees and Charles Mite bar-keepers for Stephen
Matter confirmed Mattlers testimony regard
ing Perkinss visit to his saloon and the visitors
alleged threat TO do Matter up. +. M. Heron,
VIM. SPOTS. II. p. WATSON and S. j. carp were
sandwiched in as character witnesses for Sulli-
van and Charles Syerup for Budd.
Daniel Mustard, one of the managers OF the
Citizens Bank, OF Anderson. testified that he
was in the city the 4th of November, 1856
and called at Albert t. Becks office some time
between 10 and IL o'clock. perhaps about 70
O'Clock. ard after few minutes conversation
went with Mr.. Beck to tine court house, where
the canvass OF the vote was going on, and re-
turned with MIN TO MS (BeckS) ONCE not
later than ii o'clock. VIM. III. English was
recalled and was examined by Mr.. McNutt.
Queston-7-:Are you acquainted with Simeon Coy'
Answer-Ies. sir; know him very well.
Q.-How long have you known hiInl
AT least ten years.
Q.-Are you acquainted with his general reputation
as to integrity and honestly
Al have heard great deal said about it both
ways.
Q,-Are you acquainted with it in this community.
Is it good or bad!
A--Well from one stand point / think his reputa-
tiyn is good, except with those are prejudced
against him because he is quor-seller and active
Democrat.
Question by Mr.. Claypool-You think all such men
as Schmidt and Becker hold Mr. Coy in high esreeml
Al do not think he is a moral man, but think
him good man to his friends to his party, and be-
Geve him to be a warm-hearted and an honest man.
John E Sullivan took the stand.
Question.-You one of the defendants to this
sction!
Ansv er-Yes sir
Q.-What is your business and occupation2
A.-Shipper of produce and county clerk.
Q.-How long have you lived III this community
A.-Sixteen years.
Q.-WLere do You live now9
A-On my farm five miles from the city. at May
wood have lived there two months. have fam
Odd you at any time request Perkins to get
tally from the upper precinct of his ward?
Al never made such request and had no
alton of any kind with Perkins except that he con-
ratulated my election.
Odd you say you had enough votes but wanted
get some for your friendsa
Al had such conversation.
Q-Perkins says you Were talking confdentially
nth named Baker. with a afective foot!
Al was, l think, in the canvassing room.
OIL wish to call your attention event detailed
y Mr. Perkins in which two men, Mr.. Baker and Mr..
emon, started out of the ROOM whereupon Mr..
'owlus started after them when you directed George
Judd to follow them
A.-There such transaction.
Odd you direct Budd to follow anybody that
venngl
A.-No, sir
Q-Do you remember what the conversation be-
veen you and Mr.. Baker was7
A.--Yes sir.
Q.-Was there anything said between you and Ba-
er about changes and alteration of tally sheetsl
A.-There
Q.-When did you first observe Mr.. Schmidt at the
GARD? |
Al believe it about 1890 at night. 1t was
hen he turned over his taly-sheets. close by |
r. Christian. by the judges bench. After the !
oversy got up about his taly-sheet / got up near
lie speaker, so L could and hear what was going
Q.-What did he say when the controversy arose2
Ale protested against the vote being taken it
as. He first said he didn't know to whom he had
his tally-sheets and then that they in the